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888 Auctions catalog consists of 398 lots up for auction:
Paintings and Sculptures: Lot 1-138
Money: Lot 139-250
Snuff Bottles: Lot 251-252
Stone: Lot 253-283
Nephrite: Lot 284-295
Jadeite: Lot 296-302
Jewellery, Gems, Watches and Medals: Lot 303-341
Metalware: Lot 342-359
Wood: Lot 360-364
Ceramics: Lot 365-396
Miscellaneous: Lot 397-398
PREVIEW PERIOD
Monday, February 26: 11AM-6PM
Tuesday, February 27: 11AM-6PM
Wednesday, February 28: 11AM-6PM
Thursday, March 01: 11AM-1PM
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Modern Art, Chinese Coins, and Jewelry Featured Heavily at 888 Auctions March 1
Richmond Hill, ON – From the offering of 398 fresh-to-market items, modern art, Chinese coins and jewelry will feature heavily in the March 1 sale. From small and unique pieces to big name modern pieces, bidders will be excited to see an eclectic collection of items available to the highest bidder; names such as Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol, and Paul Cezanne are some of the big names featured in this auction.
Headlining the eclectic collection of items will be Lot 56, an oil on glass painting, signed and attributed to Gerhard Richter dated 1977 on the lower left corner, verso. Gerhard Richter is known for his singular and deliberate lack of commitment to a stylistic direction and this rare oil on glass painting is definitely a departure from other forms of aesthetics. This piece is expected to surpass its high estimate of $8,000.
A modern art auction would not be complete without a piece from Andy Warhol, and collectors looking to find a gem may find it at Lot 125, a print on paper, featuring a Studio 54 logo and signed in red marker underneath. Hailing from an Upper New York estate, this piece commands a high estimate of $9,500.
Genuine and ancient Chinese coins continue to make strong headway into 888 Auctions, and collectors will be delighted to find the inclusion of a variety of bronze and silver coins. Cash coins from the Jin to Qing dynasty will be delighted to find them at the following lots:
Lot 140: 1064-67 China Song Zhiping 1 Cash Hartill-16.157 (High Estimate: $100)
Lot 148: 1102-06 Song Chongning 10 Cash Hartill-16.400 (High Estimate: $120)
Lot 155: 1178-1190 China Jin Dynasty Dading Tongbao Bronze (High Estimate: $80)
Lot 167: 959-961 China Southern Tang Tangguo Tongbao Bronze (High Estimate: $150)
Asian decorative arts remain a staple at 888 Auctions despite the significant downturn in the market and collectors can expect to find genuine antiques throughout the catalogue. Four pieces are expected to garner significant interest:
Lot 269: Chinese Tianhuang Stone Seal Zhu Zhizuo (High Estimate: $11,500)
Lot 301: 20th Century Chinese Green Jadeite Carved Plaque (High Estimate: $700)
Lot 346: Chinese Tang Style Gold Plated Jewelry Box (High Estimate: $6,000)
Lot 379: Chinese Famille Rose Bird & Flower Porcelain Vase (High Estimate: $3,500)
Jewelry and watches continue to attract attention regardless of the occasion and two lots are highlighted in the March 1 auction:
Lot 313: 10k Gold 0.86ct Brilliant Diamond Solitaire Ring (High Estimate: $5,000)
Lot 333: Credit Suiss 1g 999.5 Platinum Ingot Watch (High Estimate: $400)
For auction previews, visit the gallery floor at 888 Auctions. The public viewing period is as follows: Monday, February 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and just before the auction on Thursday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
888 Auctions continues to accept consignments on a rolling basis. With bi-monthly auctions taking place at the auction house, there are plenty of opportunities to sell rare and fresh-to-market items at 888 Auctions. Valuations and authentications of priceless items are complimentary with no obligations to consign. The next scheduled auction featuring modern and contemporary art takes place Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).